Best Oak Ridge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 253 students in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Ridge are Douglas School and Enos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Enos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL include Douglas School and Enos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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